You can now get your SNK fix on the go, as Metal Slug can now be played on iOS and Android devices alike.
To clarify, this is the original arcade Metal Slug, so if you were looking for a different one out of the seven total, sorry. However, SNK does plan on releasing both Metal Slug 2 and Metal Slug X "in the near future." Metal Slug 3 is already available on iOS and Android devices for $6.99.
With cartoony, yet action oriented gameplay, the Metal Slug series helped established the NEOGEO as the "Ultimate System of 2D action games." The original title is cherished by countless long-time fans.
A press release detailed some "key features" of the game:
â— An "arcade-perfect" NEOGEO Port with Extra Features!
In addition to the traditional ARCADE MODE, you can select any mission you have previously cleared and play them separately in MISSION MODE. You can play your favorite stages at will and train on the stages that you have not mastered yet!
â— Weapon Upgrades and Bonuses!
Receive powerful weapon upgrades and bonus items by rescuing fellow POWs during gameplay! POWs can be found in secret places throughout the battlefield...
â— Precise and Customizable Controls!
The Autofire feature allows you to fire your weapons continuously by holding down the button. Furthermore, you can reposition the buttons outside of the game screen area in Window Mode. Enjoy every pixel of METAL SLUG using your own custom controls!
â— Engage into furious Multiplayer games via Bluetooth!
The more bullets and rockets, the merrier! Now you can enjoy METAL SLUGwith a friend through a Bluetooth connection. Team up to overcome the difficult missions METAL SLUG has to offer!
â— Online Rankings!
Compete with players from around the world and try to beat their high scores through the iPhone Online Rankings. Gather experience on the battlefield, and hone your skills to become the Best Player in the World!
You can grab Metal Slug from either the Apple App Store, or Google Play for $3.99.